After caring for a family member through a serious illness, we received a referral from a local veteran to help him to overcome another major challenge. To make space for a hospital bed for his loved one, he had moved much of his furniture into the garage. Unfortunately, a leaking roof destroyed almost everything they owned. When he moved home shortly afterwards, he was left without the basic furniture needed to make it a home. Living on Universal Credit and unable to work du

Foundations Furniture celebrates £10,615 of National Lottery Funding to help alleviate furniture poverty in Gateshead. Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund helped the charity improve it's Vintage Vault unit where people can buy vintage and retro items than help the charity to continue to alleviate furniture poverty. Foundations is a local community furniture charity in Gateshead. The charity has recently completed a revamp of one it's units to brighten the space f

We've all been there. The sofa you once loved no longer fits in with your new decor. You've moved home and that side table you've had for years just won't fit anywhere. Your dining table is looking a bit tired, but it holds too many memories to let go of... Our homes and their contents are more than bricks, wood and fabric. So when it's time to make a change, it's wonderful to know that your items can be used by someone else who really needs them. The Furniture Reuse Network

Foundations Furniture was created to support the local community with affordable furniture, but it is also a welcoming space for customers, donors, volunteers and staff alike. Many people who walk through the doors of Foundations are experiencing change, stress, or challenging life circumstances, and our team is always here to support you with empathy, patience, and care. As part of this commitment to wellbeing, we now have a dedicated Mental Health First Aider. 💚 What Is a